Begin Your Adventure.
We connect diverse communities by fostering a shared commitment to safety and stewardship, and by providing opportunities for challenge, achievement, and fun through paddlesports.
ACA SUPPORTS PADDLERS IN MANY WAYS. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?
Competition information and events, classes and instructor certifications, stewardship opportunities, advocacy for clean water and access to public lands, insurance for clubs, event organizers & others. We’re here to help.
Upcoming Events
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03.19.24 – 04.30.24
Bethesda, MD, USA
Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Skills Assessment
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03.25.24 – 03.29.24
Bryson City, NC, USA
Level 3-4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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03.27.24 – 03.29.24
Bryson City, North Carolina, USA
Level 1-2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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03.29.24 – 04.02.24
Eugene, OR, USA
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop (IDW/ICE)
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03.29.24 – 04.02.24
Camp Nakanawa, Camp Nakanawa Road, Crossville, TN, USA
Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association (TSRA) Rendezvous
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03.29.24 – 03.30.24
A Coruña, Spain
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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03.29.24 – 03.30.24
Redes, Ares, Spain
Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Skills Course
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03.30.24 – 03.30.24
Kailua, HI, USA
Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association (KIRA) Race #8: Oahu Coastal Relay
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As a member of the ACA, you join the ranks of tens of thousands of people who support safe, enjoyable paddling, and the protection of America’s recreational waterways. Click below to learn about the tangible and intangible benefits of supporting the nation’s oldest paddlesport organization.